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cocoon, a beginning, 1/52

japanese paper lamp III
japanese paper lamp
1/52 Photos {begin at the beginning}


My journey began about two months ago. This temporary island home has been my cocoon. Surrounded by water and tranquility, I have begun to make sense of everything.

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.
-Amelia Earhart

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Laura lok said…
Great quote many moons ago when I was first in the air force my dad would call me Amelia Something about my advent opus spirit he would say. Think I will borrow that quote for my Facebook page tonight. Just the lift I needed. Love your shot. It says paper lantern did you make it?
Debbie said…
Great photo, I love the black background, so effective I have a few paper tigers of my own, thanks for the reminder that that is all they are.
michelle gd said…
lovely image...
and those paper tigers...wonderful visual in my mind's eye.
favor said…
i love the depth of light here. thank you.
Cheryl said…
Welcome to 52PP. i love it here. See you soon.
Jennifer said…
love the closeness and the texture of this photo

and i don't need to say how much i love this quote.

paper tigers indeed....
Anonymous said…
I love this quote - and such a beautiful, luminous photo! Thank you for inspiring me today.
Bella Cirovic said…
I'm loving the beginning you have shared. Wishing you luck & peace on your journey.
Thank you for linking up!!
xo Bella

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